Jobs Friday: 211,000 Jobs Added in November
Jobs Friday again? It seems like only yesterday I was writing about October’s encouraging numbers. November’s BLS report shows all the trends we saw in October – more jobs, low but unchanging unemployment and no gain in wages – holding steady. Jobs Friday: 211,000 Jobs Added in November While most commentary on this month’s report is […]
Reports on the Death of HR Are Greatly Exaggerated
Reports on the Death of HR Are Greatly Exaggerated “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” – Mark Twain Several reports and articles I have read recently have reported on the demise of Human Resources. To paraphrase Twain’s quote, I think the death of HR has been exaggerated. The most recent was […]
Why Tinder for Jobs Sexualizes the HR Industry
Want to learn more about the HR technology industry? Check out my new book, The HR Technology Field Guide. The amount of PR email filling my inbox lately touting a HR technology and/or app as the “Tinder for Jobs” is in poor taste. The workplace community and HR demographic doesn’t relate to Tinder as a […]
The #HRBasics Guide to OSHA Workplace & Safety Reporting
Blogging4Jobs is bringing you a special two-week series on basics in the workplace. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new practitioner, learn about the basics of your job. It’s information we all need to know. In my first HR practitioner job in 2001, I had the lovely experience of auditing our OSHA log forms. You […]
Monster Employer Survey Indicates Higher Demand for Engineering Jobs in 2013
Top 10 Markets for Engineering Jobs show strongest demand in Texas and California; Industrial and Mechanical engineers most sought MAYNARD, Mass.–Monster, the worldwide leader in successfully connecting people to job opportunities and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW), recently surveyed employers to gauge their recruitment plans for engineering job opportunities. The survey revealed […]
Hiring Trends in Health Care Show High Demand and Heavy Competition for Talent According to HireRight Employment Screening Report
IRVINE, Calif. –Facing considerable competition for talent and addressing the ever-changing regulatory landscape continue to be top concerns for health care institutions, according to the HireRight Health Care Spotlight. Derived from the 2013 HireRight Employment Screening Benchmarking Report, the Spotlight focuses on the hiring and screening practices in the health care industry and includes survey […]
